When can you ice skate at the Pensacola Bay Center?

Pensacola Bay Center hosts public ice skating sessions October through April. All public skate sessions last one hour. Sessions typically occur on the weekends and after Ice Flyers Home games.

Who owns Pensacola Bay Center?

Escambia County
Serving the Gulf Coast region, Pensacola Bay Center is owned by Escambia County, and managed by ASM Global. Pensacola Bay Center is a 10,000-seat arena with over 20,000 square feet of exhibition space and 12 versatile meeting rooms with 13,000 square feet of meeting space.

How many people does the Pensacola Bay Center seat?

10,000Pensacola Bay Center / Capacity
Gregory Street Pensacola, FL 32501. The Pensacola Bay Center is the largest venue in downtown with seating for 2,500 – 10,000.

How much is parking at Pensacola Bay Center?

$10
Beginning January 1, 2019, Pensacola Bay Center will be charging $10 to park in the venue lots for all ticketed events. Pensacola Bay center offers convenient parking adjacent to the facility. Special needs parking and entry is available at the Alcaniz street lot.

Does Pensacola have an ice rink?

Pensacola Bay Center offers many opportunities to skate on the ice throughout the Ice Flyers Season, which is October – April only.

What body of water is Pensacola Beach on?

the Gulf of Mexico
Pensacola Beach is an unincorporated community located on Santa Rosa Island, a barrier island, in Escambia County, Florida, United States. It is situated south of Pensacola (and Gulf Breeze connected via bridges spanning to the Fairpoint Peninsula and then to the island) in the Gulf of Mexico.

How old is Pensacola Bay Center?

37Pensacola Bay Center / Age (c. 1985)

Is parking free downtown Pensacola?

Parking Rates: FREE for the first 30 minutes. $0.50 Per Hour On-Street Parking.

Is parking free at Pensacola Beach?

Parking lot is big & free and had lots of open spaces during the hour we came in.

How deep is the Pensacola Bay?

Pensacola Bay lies 110 miles WNW of Cape San Blas and 125 miles NE of South Pass, Mississippi River. The bay, about 12.5 miles in length, has depths of 20 to 50 feet, and affords excellent shelter and anchorage; it is frequently used as a harbor of refuge.

Why is Pensacola Beach called Casino Beach?

Casino Beach is named after The Casino Resort that first opened its doors in the summer of 1931. It was one of the first tourist retreats on the island and flourished from the 1930’s to the 1950’s. Thousands of visitors from all over the country came together to eat, drink, dance and fish from the Gulf Fishing Pier.

What was first concert at Pensacola Civic Center?

The first event to be held at the Civic Center was a concert by the rock band KISS on January 21.

Can you park overnight at Pensacola Beach?

On 399 from Navarre Beach to the Gulf Islands National Seashore, there is no overnight camping, only day use. Same with the Seashore. Pensacola Beach has an RV park (Pensacola Beach RV Resort)on 399, however it is not on the beach side and there is no view of the beach from the resort.

Is there a historic district in Pensacola?

The Pensacola Historic District (also known as the Seville Historic District) is a U.S. historic district (designated as such on September 29, 1970) located in Pensacola, Florida.

Does Pensacola Beach close at night?

There is no closing time for the Beach. The lifeguard leaves at 6:00 and you swim at your own risk. The restaurants, shops and bars will close. The pier is open all night for fishing.

Who owns Pensacola Beach?

Pensacola Beach is owned by Escambia County, Florida, and is under the direction of the Santa Rosa Island Authority. The SRIA was created by the Florida legislature in 1947 under Chapter 24500.

What lives in Pensacola Bay?

All of the sites generally attract snapper, grouper, and triggerfish, but there are some species that you may see in the Intracoastal waters that you probably would not see in the Gulf. Starfish, hermit crabs, baby flounder, and seahorses can be found in and around the Intracoastal artificial reefs.

Is Pensacola Bay salt water?

In Pensacola and Escambia Bay, the surface water salinity is usually less than 10 and in the Figure 1-3.

Are there alligators in Pensacola Beach?

The American Alligator is the crocodilian that can be found in this part of Florida, but it is VERY rare to encounter one on Pensacola Beach. Though these animals can tolerate brackish conditions, they prefer freshwater habitats – so it is the freshwater ponds on the island where they are occasionally found.

Why is Pensacola Beach sand white?

What you might not know, is that when you walk on the beaches here, you are actually walking on the Appalachian Mountains. The sand here is comprised mainly of 99% pure silica quartz washed down from the mountains by the Apalachicola River. The quartz is ground to a perfect oval in each grain of sand.

What year did the Pensacola Civic Center open?

January 21, 1985Pensacola Bay Center / Opened

Are thongs allowed on Pensacola Beach?

The ordinance prohibits any display of the buttocks of male or female beachgoers, meaning thongs and G-strings are out. The ordinance also gets specific about bikini tops for females in public. Women may not expose their nipples or areola, and may only expose as much as 1/4 of the surface area of their breasts.

Can you drink beer on Pensacola Beach?

Beach Safety Laws There is absolutely NO GLASS allowed on any of the beaches. The west side of the Pensacola Gulf Pier is now an “Alcohol FREE Zone.”

What is the oldest house in Pensacola?

The circa 1825 Barkley House, located on Pensacola Bay, is the oldest surviving example of a high-house in the city. Because of its beautiful grounds and spectacular view, it is a popular venue for outdoor weddings and receptions.

What is the oldest building in Pensacola?

Dating back to 1810, the Quina House Museum is Pensacola’s oldest building still in its original location. Visit the museum free of charge to learn more!